Girl Lets Talk About It

Building Our Own Tables: Community as Capital Inspired by Luciana Ashley

Explore how Black women entrepreneurs are redefining success by building their own tables and turning community into capital. This episode dives into the realities behind corporate promises, the resilience of self-funded founders, and the power of collective support. Be inspired by stories of innovation, grit, and the transformative impact of unapologetic community-building. Discover why the real funding gap isn’t money—it’s waiting for permission to start.

Pausing for Purpose: Inspired by Shante Hill

In this episode, we pause to reflect on the importance of intentional rest and self-discovery. Inspired by Shante Hill, we explore how taking a purposeful break can lead to clarity, renewed motivation, and deeper alignment with your true calling. Join us as we discuss practical ways to embrace stillness, reconnect with your purpose, and move forward with confidence on your personal journey.

Peace Is Your Jurisdiction: Hostile Exits and Sovereign Returns Inspired by Empress Renee Williams

This episode dives deep into reclaiming peace as a non-negotiable right, not a privilege, inspired by the transformative journey of Empress Renee Williams. Explore how to identify and evict hostile energies from your life, break generational cycles of accommodation, and enforce your own spiritual and emotional boundaries. Through powerful case studies and actionable strategies, learn to turn exile into empowerment, use silence as a shield, and demand divine compensation for every stolen year. Step into your sovereignty, audit your spaces, and begin enforcing your jurisdiction of peace—by any means necessary.

Owning Your Growth: From Excellence Trap to Sovereignty Inspired by Natarsha James

Ready to break free from the excellence trap? In this episode, we dive deep into the pressures Black women face to collect credentials for validation and how to pivot toward growth that serves your true self. Discover how to honor your past wins, set boundaries, and create new memories rooted in joy and purpose—not performance. It’s time to credit your survival, protect your joy, and design a future that’s yours. Let’s talk about living in your truth and making every step forward count.

Resilience, Faith, and Breaking Cycles: Inspired by Shatanna Atmore

In this episode, we honor the powerful journey of Shatanna Atmore, a mother of six who has survived the foster care system, addiction, and generational trauma. Through faith and resilience, Shatanna breaks cycles of pain by sharing her story and supporting other moms facing similar battles. Join us as we explore what it means to survive, to mother with intention, and to find purpose in the scars we carry. If you’ve ever felt the weight of the world on your shoulders, this conversation is for you.

Healing Beyond Therapy: Faith, Forgiveness, and the Power of Surrender Inspired by Alicea Moore

In this episode of Girl, Let's Talk About It, host Laya Kelley sits down with Alicea Moore to explore the journey of healing from deep trauma through faith, radical forgiveness, and surrender to God's Spirit. Discover how Alicea overcame childhood abuse, loss, and adversity by inviting divine intervention into her most broken places, transforming pain into purpose and testimony. Learn why true healing often begins where therapy ends, and how faith-led forgiveness can break generational cycles, inspire post-traumatic growth, and empower you to reclaim your story.

Building Empires: Self-Funded Hustle and Community Power Inspired by Kisha Stokes

Discover how Black women entrepreneurs are building empires on their own terms. Inspired by Kisha Stokes, this episode explores the power of self-funded hustle, community-driven ecosystems, and the shift from endless grind to sustainable infrastructure. Learn how purpose-driven innovation and community loyalty are fueling generational wealth and why now is the time to build your own table, invest in your vision, and thrive beyond traditional systems.

Choosing Sight: Reclaiming Your Blueprint Inspired by KieDeisha Hall

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of choosing awareness over illusions and reclaiming your personal blueprint. Inspired by KieDeisha Hall, we explore how to reject societal blinders, own your unique journey, and use every trial as a lesson for growth. Discover strategies to question the norms being sold to you, embrace your past as your outline, and step boldly into your power. This is your invitation to awaken, audit the stories you’ve been told, and start writing your own.